Uncategorized The importance of resumes and CVs (curriculum vitae) in obtaining a new position are critical. Many people simply overlook how important these two documents are. Of course, resumes and CVs are not interchangeable and many people do not even know what a CV is. In brief, a CV is usually much longer than a resume as it is used to detail an individual's academic experience, professional training, publishing record, and other qualifications in a much more explanatory manner.